I had suture method double eyelid surgery a month ago. But I don't like the results. Originally, I had an temporary small eye creases and wanted to make it permanent by undergoing the surgery. However, my doctor set my double lid way more higher than what I expected and it looks not natural at all. Now I want to reverse it or is it possible to lower it like in the last photo? Please advise me. Thank you.
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September 22, 2020
Answer: The suture that is used may or may not be reversible.
Over rotated eyelash happens when you suture the levator muscle and skin at different level. It is hard to lower the lid margin once scar tissue settled. Because you had surgery over 5 years ago and I believe the scar tissue should have been fixated to the adjacent structure. But sometimes...
Even though there exist scar but revision surgery can be done. But you have to wait until scar softens and it usually takes about 4-6 months after initial surgery.
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Dr.Choi
I revise many Asian double fold surgeries. It is possible to raise the crease without rolling out the water line. Rotation of the water line is a function of an over aggressive anchor blepharoplasty. Although you have provided many photographs, it is simply no substitute for a detailed physical...